Immigration “right-to-rent” checks roll on

The RLA has received queries from landlords in the West Midlands, asking what will happen to immigration ‘right-to-rent’ checks now that six-month evaluation period has ended…

The RLA has received queries from landlords in the West Midlands, asking what will happen to immigration ‘right-to-rent’ checks now that six-month evaluation period has ended.

The RLA has contacted the Home Office, seeking confirmation that landlords in the affected areas – Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton – should continue to carry out the required checks.

The Home Office has confirmed that there is no end date assigned to the scheme, and that the six-month timescale was implemented for evaluation purposes only.

The message is clear – if you rent property in the affected area, you must continue to with the ‘right-to-rent’ checks. It is anticipated that these checks will be rolled out across the country, following publication of the Home Office evaluation results.

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The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) represents the interests of landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) across England and Wales. With over 23,000 subscribing members, and an additional 16,000 registered guests who engage regularly with the association, we are the leading voice of private landlords. Combined, they manage almost half a million properties.

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RLA

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) represents the interests of landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) across England and Wales. With over 23,000 subscribing members, and an additional 16,000 registered guests who engage regularly with the association, we are the leading voice of private landlords. Combined, they manage almost half a million properties.